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The Best Rental Villas in Italy (Italy - Villas)

Villa Gelsomino Villa Gelsomino
   If you organize a holiday in Italy with your friends than definitely you need a quite big house  to have a lot of space, so that you can have a lot of fun. A really great choice for you would be the  Gelsomino Villa , a lovely house, beautifully located  which offers breathtaking panoramas.  The  Gelsomino Villa's hillside location opens  stunning views of Todi at the easy proximity to Todi, Orvieto, Assisi, Spoleto, Gubbio and Perugia. A very small villag...
 Villa San Giustiniano Villa San Giustiniano
This wonderful  villa is beautifully located in Passaggio di Bettona, Umbria. The  Villa San Giustiniano is  delicately hidden on the rolling hills of Bettona, in a  picturesque countryside which includes  ancient convents, palaces and churches located in the vicinity of San Giustiniano. This majestic estate  lies in the very heart of the Umbrian valley. It has a very strategic position  offering stunning panoramic views of some amazing cities that are h...
Villa Rosa Villa Rosa
 For an  idyllic rural retreat with wooden valleys behind and stunning views of central Marche you can choose to stay at Villa Rosa, a spectacular farm house. Its  pool is an ideal   place  to relax and enjoy the charm of the marvelous region. The breathtaking views, horse riding and mountain biking,   the nearby restaurants can offer  an unforgettable stay to the villa's guests . The villa is beautifully located in the antique town of Servigliano and represents a...

The most beautiful places to visit in Casentino, Italy (Italy - Destinations)

Foreste Casentinesi, Mount Falterona and Campigna National Park Foreste Casentinesi, Mount Falterona and Campigna National Park
About  Foreste Casentinesi, Mount Falterona and Campigna National Park      Foreste Casentinesi, Mount Falterona and Campigna National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in Italy and one of the most ancient forests in Europe. It is a large protected area lying in the Apennines of Tuscany and Romagna that includes the largest and best-preserved woodland areas and forests in Italy....
Poppi Poppi
About Poppi     Poppi is a small charming town located in the picturesque valley of Casentino, perched atop on a hill overlooking the Arno Valley at 475 meters above the sea level, between the cities of Arezzo and Florence. Nowadays the town is part of the National Park of Foreste Casentinesi.      Sitting on a hill dominating the Arno river and surrounded by the Appenine mountains, Poppi...
Castel San Niccolo Castel San Niccolo
About Castel San Niccolo     Castel San Niccolo is a lovely commune located in the Province of Arezzo in the beautiful and sought-after region of Tuscany. The municipality of Castel San Niccolo enjoys a strategic positioning, being located about 35 km far northwest of Arezzo and about 40 km away east of Florence, above Strada in Casentino, on the right side of the Solano river. Located in the heart of Ca...

Best wines of Tuscany (Italy - Wines)

Monteregio of Massa Marittima wine Monteregio of Massa Marittima wine
Monteregio of Massa Marittima wine is produced in Toscana (Italy), in 7 municipalities in the province of Grosseto, Massa Marittima, including...
Brunello of Montalcino wine Brunello of Montalcino wine
Brunello of Montalcino wine is produced in Toscana (Italy), the whole territory of the commune of Montalcino in the province of Siena...
Carmignano wine Carmignano wine
Carmignano wine is produced in Toscana (Italy), in the municipality of Carmignano and Poggio a part of what Caiano, in the province of Prato...

The best places to visit in Tuscany, Italy (Italy - Destinations)

Siena Siena
   Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, the city of Siena is one of the most beautiful in Tuscany. Inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List, Siena is one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany that has preserved the medieval layout of modernity contaminated for hundreds of years. The atmosphere breathes medieval strolling through the streets narrow and winding as the gateway to the historic center where there are also the most beautiful places to visit.      The city, spread over thre...
Viareggio Viareggio
    Viareggio is a charming city located on the coast of the Ligurian Sea and a splendid place for travelers willing to relax and have a great time on the Italian coast. Viareggio offers beautiful beaches, clear sea, spa treatments and many monuments and attractions for visitors. It is also a great shopping destination and you may enjoy a drink or a delicious meal at one of the terraces at the coast line. The city is also well renown for its carnival celebrations....
Florence in Italy Florence in Italy
   Considered the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence must respect the typical Italian architecture and imposing structures. Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery Academy of Art and are only three locations that you have to visit if you want to see works by Michelangelo (David was exhibited at the Academy) and other Renaissance masters.     In addition, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the fourth largest cathedral in Europe, and Basilica di Santa Croce will guide your spiritual journey in Fl...

The best wine tour itineraries in Tuscany (Italy - Wine Tours)

Chianti Classico Wine Tour Chianti Classico Wine Tour
  Chianti is now the first Italian wine DOC and owes its name to the group of hills that lies between Florence and Siena, that is now the Chianti Classico area of 70,000 ha. located between the provinces of Florence and Siena, the law recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious production, characterized by the presence on the bottle, the famous Black Rooster (symbol of the Military League of Chianti).      DOC and DOCG in 1967 from 1984, the Chianti area has expanded over time to l...
Montalcino Wine Tour Montalcino Wine Tour
  Some of the most precious wines produced in the territory of Montalcino are Brunello and Sangiovese vines. Moreover, Brunello of Montalcino has become one of the most sought-after wine by wine collectors.     Brunello di Montalcino was created by a particular version of Sangiovese, which here is obtained with the smaller fruits and takes the name of Sangiovese Grosso (particularly resistant to phylloxera) and precisely known as Brunello.     Around the village of Montalcino, with...
Montepulciano Wine Tour Montepulciano Wine Tour
   In Montepulciano, one of the most hunted wines is vino Nobile, an aged red wine of high quality. Besides the typical vines of Chianti there are added in limited quantity the grechetto, bianco and mammola vines.       Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG wine is, first recognized in Italy, made from a blend of Sangiovese (locally known as Blackthorn Gentile), Canaiolo, Malvasia del Chianti and Trebbiano Toscano. Is then aged for at least two years (three for the reserve), before being consumed. ...

The best villas in Tuscany with pool (Italy - Villas with pool)

Villa Liberto Villa Liberto
   An enchanting Tuscan mansion, Villa Liberto is dipped into an exuberant estate scattered with olive groves, enjoying great views on a picturesque lake with its own little island accessible by a wooden bridge. It is ideally positioned in a panoramic and lush setting,  yet within easy reach of all major sites of Tuscany...
Villa Rosalinda Villa Rosalinda
    A luxurious and exquisite holiday home, Villa Rosalinda is centrally located in the beautiful region of Tuscany, dipped into an extensive lush park. Dating from the 19th century, the villa has undergone recent refurbishment to meet the highest standards for comfort. The interior boasts both modern and antique decorations, harmoniously combined together as to recreate the homely atmosphere. The house comfortably accommodates up to 10 people. More details at ...
Villa Ventura Villa Ventura
    Immersed in the green oasis of the Tuscan countryside, Villa Ventura is a luxurious treat for your ultimate holiday. The house enjoys a great positioning, overlooking Foiano and Cortona, and it is conveniently located only 1 kilometre away from Foiano della Chiana, an ancient Etruscan center in Arezzo, where guests can find all types of services. From here, the major sites of ...

The best villas in Tuscany (Italy - Countryside Villas)

Villa Gelsomino Villa Gelsomino
  A luxurious Tuscan accommodation that anyone would dream of while on Tuscan lands, Villa Gelsomino stands in a large exuberant park, enjoying breathtaking views across Arno Valley. The house is located near Bibbiena and Ponte a Poppi, among gently rolling verdant hills and enjoys the perfect location ever, as the closest village is within walking distance, along with the most famous cities in Tus...
Villa Bellavista Villa Bellavista
    Perched atop a hill, Villa Bellavista is a superb holiday destination to not be missed, surrounded by olive trees and offering incredible views on the Tuscan landscape, dotted with olive groves and natural forest. The house has been subject to recent restructuring and offers the latest amenities for a relaxing and fun-filled holiday.  More details at ...
Villa Brigitta Villa Brigitta
   Villa Brigitta is a marvellous holiday destination, aimed to offer you the ultimate experience of your life. The origins of this great villa date back to the 16th century, being now skilfully restructured to bring back the past elegance and charm. The house is set in a large and exuberant park with beautiful ornamental monuments and fountains. The background reveals the Alpi Apuane rising majestically in the distance, while guests can reach with little efforts the famous beaches of Versillia as well. Furthermore, the ...

The most beautiful castles in Tuscany (Italy - Castles)

Poppi Poppi's castle
    The castle of Poppi is the main monument of Casentino. Unlike all other castles and medieval architecture of the area has not been ruined by time and by men having always been used as the residence of local administrative or political power, in fact even today it houses the Commune of Poppi. Since its inception, the castle's history is closely tied to that of the largest feudal family of Poppi Casentino that began in the middle of his great estates and manor abitň this for almost four hundred years: the Guidi.  ...
Ripa d Ripa d'Orcia Castle
Castello di Ripa d'Orcia was part of the territorial organization of the Sienese Republic at least since 1271. During the 1300s belonged to the powerful family of Salimbeni who remained masters until the fifteenth century. In 1438 Siena Ripa permanently inserted in your county. The exact dating of the building, consisting of a massive square tower surrounded by a walled enclosure of irregular shape with a single access door, is difficult because of the numerous renovations and additions made at different times. Today it is privately owned si...
Castle of Tornano Castle of Tornano
 The Castle of Tornano, set among the rolling hills in the heart of Chianti Classico, is mentioned by a few books of medieval history from the eleventh century. We recall in particular the exploits of Guarnellotto Mezzolombardi among the first lord of the fortress, and the stubborn resistance that was able to impose the emperor Frederick Barbarossa. This imposing structure has been a witness of so many intrigues, battles, conspiracies and accomplice in many adventures underground during nearly a thousand years....